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Jamie Vardy has been forced to wait for his Burnley debut due to a suspension hanging over from his time in Italy.
Vardy, 39, joined the Clarets on Sunday after leaving Cremonese at the end of last season following their relegation to Serie B.
Many expected Vardy to be involved in Burnley's game at Wrexham on Tuesday, yet his name was absent when the teams were announced.
And, Daily Mail Sport can reveal that Vardy's omission is due to the fact that he has to serve a one-match suspension after he accumulated five yellow cards in Serie A.
In Italy, a ban is automatically triggered after five cautions across the campaign, with Vardy picking up his fifth booking in Cremonese's final game of the season against Como.
Those rules differ to the Championship, with five bookings only leading to a ban if they come before the first 19 league matches.
Jamie Vardy must wait for his Burnley debut due to a suspension from his spell in Italy
Vardy picked up five yellow cards while at Cremonese, triggering a one-match suspension
The threshold is then increased to 10 yellow cards triggering a two-match suspension if they take place up to and including a team's 37th league game, with a three-match ban handed out for 15 yellow cards over the season.
Vardy was still present in Wrexham to cheer on his new team-mates, who include former England and Man City star Kyle Walker.
His absence is a blow to Nicky Hayen's struggling side though, with the Clarets currently bottom of the Championship after taking just two points from their first five league games.
Once his suspension is served, Vardy is expected to be Burnley's No 1 striker after they sold Zian Flemming to Ipswich on deadline day.
His deal has an option for a further year if the club are promoted, and it is understood he turned down offers from the MLS, Serie A and the Premier League to move to Turf Moor.
Speaking after his arrival was confirmed - which followed a summer of speculation about where he would end up - the veteran striker expressed his desire to propel his new team up the table.
Vardy told the club's website: 'I'm really happy to now be here at Burnley. This club has a proper footballing history and passionate fans who deserve a team that represents them and their town.
'I can't wait to get going on the pitch and help the team move in the right direction.'
Burnley boss Hayen also outlined his excitement about what his new striker will add to his struggling squad.
He said: 'We are delighted to welcome Jamie to Burnley. His experience and leadership will be invaluable, and we believe he can make a significant impact on our campaign. Jamie has a proven track record, and we are looking forward to seeing him in a Claret shirt.'
The move sees Vardy and his wife Rebekah return to England after he played a year in Italy
Vardy, who moved to Italy with his wife Rebekah and their family last season, scored seven goals and provided three assists in 29 appearances in Serie A.
The 39-year-old previously scored 200 goals in 500 matches for Leicester and won both the Premier League and FA Cup with the club. He is regarded as one of the Foxes' greatest players of all time.
The striker, who had a Netflix documentary about his career released in May, also scored seven goals in 26 appearances for England and was part of the Three Lions squad for Euro 2016 and the 2018 World Cup.
